Mary Esther home destroyed in late-night fire

A home on Highway 98 in Mary Esther was destroyed by fire late Sunday night, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the call around the Mary Esther area in Okaloosa County on September 6th. The fire was significant enough to completely destroy the residence, though specific details about the cause, time of discovery, or any injuries remain unclear at this time. The sheriff's office has not yet released additional information about what sparked the blaze or whether anyone was displaced by the loss.